What are some Biblical examples lacking self-control?
• Judges 13-16—Samson destroyed himself by his lust. • 1 Samuel 25:3-37—Abigail’s husband hot tempered and drinking • Daniel 5—Belshazzar’s feast • Leviticus 1:1, 2, 9-11—Nadab and Abihu apparently drank, then tried to do holy work, but their ability to distinguish between holy and unholy was gone. 3. What is the definition of Temperance or Self-control? ANSWER: • “Temperate” Strong’s Greek: G4998—safe or sound in mind; self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion); discreet sober. G1467—to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity) “Temperance” Strong’s Greek: G1466—self-control; Thayer—self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites).OBSERVATION: • Self-control or temperance is connected to having a sound mind, being sober, being unmoved by pulls from outside stimuli, having mastery over appetites, passions, or everything in our lives! • In the Bible, self-control is vital to being successful in overcoming temptation—th
